3.1.1 Global Resource Consumption and Ecological Footprint Quiz

What is the largest land use in the world?

• Forest area

• Cities

• Croplands

• Pasture for livestock

Which country is the biggest trading partner of most African countries for raw materials?

• United States

• China

• India

• Russia

What is the purpose of the ecological footprint calculator for individuals?

• To measure the impact of lifestyle on the planet's resources

• To measure energy consumption only

• To measure water consumption only

• To measure carbon emissions only

According to the Global Footprint Network, what does the ecological footprint measure?

• Only carbon emissions

• The ecological assets required to produce natural resources consumed

• Only timber and forest products

• Only plant-based food products

What is the main benefit of using ecological footprint at the city and regional scale?

• To inform major public project investments

• To measure resource impact at the national scale

• To compare resource demand with natural capital available

• To raise sustainability awareness among citizens

What does the World Overshoot Day show about the world's resources?

• A decreasing pressure on the world's resources

• No impact on the world's resources

• An increasing pressure on the world's resources

• A stable pressure on the world's resources

Which country has the largest ecological footprint in Europe?

• Italy

• France

• Luxembourg

• Germany

What is the main purpose of the ecological footprint at the national scale?

• To support government planning towards long term sustainable development goals

• To compare resource demand with natural capital available

• To inform major public project investments

• To raise sustainability awareness among citizens

What is the main reason for applying ecological footprint as a tool for measuring resource impact at the national scale?

• To raise sustainability awareness among citizens

• To inform major public project investments

• To compare resource demand with natural capital available

• To understand the link between local consumption and global environmental impact

What is the main determinant of agricultural use of land in most countries?

• Population pressure

• Industrialization

• Economic development

• Resource availability